Kohaku AMBER Kamakura Zaimokuza

My wife and I wanted to “slow travel” for a few days and found this place on VRBO. It’s a 100-yr old traditional coastal home. It is directly across the road (there is a convenient tunnel under the road) from Zaimokuza and Yuigahama beaches and there is a bus stop right outside the door for a 15 min ride to/from Kamakura Station. The #40 bus is reliable and easy. Don’t bother with a taxi. It is also a 15-min walk to the Enoden train, which follows the coastline and goes to Hase and Enoshima for access to the area’s famous o-teras, shopping, etc. The home has been thoughtfully renovated to include modern air conditioning, bathrooms, kitchen appliances, etc. It is set up well for beach/surfing getaways, with areas in the genkan to rinse off sand, wash/hang up wet clothes—even a sauna. It is a traditional Japanese home with one main room that can be divided by pull down shades into sleeping areas—one area with a double bed and another with two twin beds. The beds are good quality and not futons. Bathrooms are private with walls and doors. We visited in July, with temperatures >90 degrees F, >80% humidity, and some thunderstorms. The home was comfortable throughout our stay. The area is charming, the people are friendly to us, and the atmosphere was laid back. We would definitely stay here again.

We had an amazing time staying at the Amber house in Zaimokuza. The amenities were excellent, the house has all kitchenware stocked, and the parking spot right out front was very convenient and fit our rental SUV. It is a little tricky pulling in/out of the narrow driveway but one of the neighbors came and helped us. The beach is just steps away (look for the underpass walkway, don't cross the road) and also close to the Drop-In Cafe for great lattes. We would love to come back some day!

Close to the beach- basically walk across the street and you’re there! We had a 8-passenger van… and we fit in the parking spot.